Canadian English Meaning of perfunctory

perfunctory

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Definitions and Meaning of perfunctory in English

Wordnet

perfunctory (s)

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

done or produced as a formality only

Webster

perfunctory (a.)

Done merely to get rid of a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions.

Hence: Mechanical; indifferent; listless; careless.

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perfunctory

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough, done or produced as a formality onlyDone merely to get rid of a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing

casual,indifferent,apathetic ,careless,complacent,detached,disinterested,halfhearted,Uncurious,indifferent

attentive,aware,concerned,conscientious,interested,mindful,ardent,fervent,heedful,passionate

perfunctoriness => perfunctoriness, perfunctorily => perfunctorily, perfuming => perfuming, perfumery => perfumery, perfumer => perfumer,